I am licensed in Missouri with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 001828
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Brenda S Melton. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She challenges me to re-work my thinking so that I can have a better view on life but even when I’m difficult and stubborn she is very understanding. She cares for her patients and I know this because she started accommodating me and sending me resources from our very first therapy appointment. Would definitely recommend to others
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Brenda S for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
she listens
Written on Jul 31, 2025 after therapy with Brenda S for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Dr Melton is wonderful and kind, really listens and offers some really good insight.
Written on Jun 13, 2025 after therapy with Brenda S for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very kind and understanding. Allows me to express myself the way I want to. Listens and asks those hard questions that we just don’t want to ask ourselves.
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Brenda S for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Melton is professional and emotionally available. It was easy for me to open up and grow a connection, unlike my past experiences with other therapists.
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Brenda S for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and
I can’t recommend Dr Melton enough! From the very first session, I felt heard, understood, and genuinely supported. Their compassionate and insightful approach creates a safe space where I can openly express myself without judgment. They have helped me navigate challenges with patience and wisdom, providing practical tools and thoughtful guidance that have truly made a difference in my life. If you’re looking for a therapist who is kind, professional, and deeply invested in your well-being, Dr Melton is absolutely the best choice!
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Brenda S for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes